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The Santacruzan (from the Spanish santa cruz, "holy cross") is the ritual pageant held on the last day of the Flores de Mayo. It honours the finding of the True Cross by Helena of Constantinople (known as Reyna Elena) and Constantine the Great.
Mar 30, 2016 · The Santacruzan is a religious-historical parade that started in the mid-1800s, with the first being held in Malolos, Bulacan. It is held in honor of Queen Helena of Constantinople and her son, Constantine the Great, finding the True Cross: the cross that’s said to be the one upon which Jesus was crucified.
May 22, 2024 · According to the Society, one difference of Santacruzan from Flores de Mayo is that in Santacruzan, every participant is assigned to represent a Biblical character.
May 28, 2018 · In the Catholic tradition, Santacruzan or what we also known as Flores de Mayo has always been part of the month of May. This is a re-enactment of finding the True Cross, the cross where Jesus died and which was found by Reyna Elena.
May 8, 2020 · Santacruzan is a historical religious procession which resembles the search for Queen Helena— mother of the first Christian Emperor, Constantine the Great— to the cross where Jesus died. This Filipino tradition is usually held at the end of May.
5 days ago · Susi ng Langit (Key of Heaven) – bears two keys, one gold and the other silver, a design adapted from the keys on the Papal arms. Reina de las Estrellas (Queen of the Stars) –dressed in gold and white, crowned with a star and holds a wand topped the same. Rosa Mistica (Mystical Rose) – carries a bouquet of rose.
May 10, 2018 · To match the growing awareness and spirituality of the New Age, we must develop a new level of appreciating the traditional Santacruzan town processions celebrated in May in honor of the Blessed...
3 days ago · In the Santacruzan, chosen young ladies with their respective escorts by their side, parade on the streets under arches colorfully decorated and designed with May flowers. Each lady is dressed in an elaborate gown suited to the Queen that she portrays.
Here's Everything You Need to Know About Flores de Mayo and Santacruzan | Tatler Asia. Under the scorching heat, when flowers start to bloom, people in the Philippines know that it's time to fill the streets with bright and colourful festivities.
Apr 2, 2017 · The highlight of the festival is called Santacruzan, which is celebrated in honor of St. Helena, the mother of Constantine the Great – the first Christian emperor, who found the relics of the True Cross or Holy Cross.
